A. Martin

Developed by ASCAP to support and empower all those who
create music, the 'Bill of Rights for Songwriters and Composers'
debuted during ASCAP "I Create Music" Week at the 25th Annual
Pop Music Awards held on April 9 and was also introduced to
attendees of the third annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO (April
10-12). In just a few days, more than 500 signatures were
collected including: Lionel Richie, Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson, Justin
Timberlake, Desmond Child, Jackson Browne, Steve Miller,
Marilyn Bergman, Alan Bergman, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller,
Chamillionaire, Keri Hilson, Johnta Austin and John Rzeznik.

These 500-plus signatures served as the kick-off to a
grassroots campaign that, over the next few months, will collect
signatures and support from both established and aspiring
songwriters, lyricists and composers from all genres of musical
compositions. Those who wish to add their support to the Bill
can sign it electronically at:

www.ascap.com/rights

As part of this initiative, ASCAP also wrote a perspective piece on
the relevance and importance of music copyright protection,
titled "Music Copyright in the Digital Age: A Position Paper"
which may be viewed and downloaded from
www.ascap.com/rights/billText.aspx

"The signatures that we collect on this Bill of Rights for
Songwriters and Composers will be shared with key legislators
in Washington, as well as numerous other leaders both inside
and outside the music industry," said ASCAP CEO John A.
LoFrumento. "Now is the time to ensure that everyone who has a
stake in determining the future of music, both as an art and as
an industry, recognizes the importance of protecting creators'
rights."

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